Airport Sponsor Assurances Background on Assurances To secure Airport Improvement Program ( AIP ) grant funds, an airport sponsor is required to give certain assurances to the FAA known as the Airport Sponsor Assurances . In essence, airport sponsors must agree to comply with the Assurances (currently 39) as a condition of receiving AIP grant funds. Background on Assurances The Assurances provide a means for the federal government to ensure that public- use airports are developed , operated , and maintained in a safe , secure , efficient , compatible , and compliant manner. 1
The 39 Assurances 1. General Federal Requirements 2. Responsibility/Authority of the Sponsor 3. Sponsor Fund Availability 4. Good Title 5. Preserving Rights and Powers 6. Consistency with Local Plans 7. Consideration of Local Interest 8. Consultation with Users 9. Public Hearings 10. Air and Water Quality Standards The 39 Assurances 11. Pavement Preventative Maintenance 12. Terminal Development Prerequisites 13. Accounting System, Audit, and Record Keeping Requirements 14. Minimum Wage Rates 15. Veteran’s Preference 16. Conformity to Plans and Specifications 17. Construction Inspection and Approval 18. Planning Projects 19. Operation and Maintenance The 39 Assurances 20. Hazard Removal and Mitigation 21. Compatible Land Use 22. Economic Nondiscrimination 23. Exclusive Rights 24. Fee and Rental Structure 25. Airport Revenues 26. Reports and Inspections 27. Use by Government Aircraft 28. Land for Federal Facilities 29. Airport Layout Plan 2
The 39 Assurances 30. Civil Rights 31. Disposal of Land 32. Engineering and Design Services 33. Foreign Market Restrictions 34. Policies, Standards, and Specifications 35. Relocation and Real Property Acquisition 36. Access By Intercity Buses 37. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 38. Hangar Construction 39. Competitive Access Airport Assurance 22 Economic Non-Discrimination Economic Non-Discrimination Sponsor will make its airport available as an airport for public-use on reasonable terms and without unjust discrimination to all types, kinds, and classes of aeronautical use. 3
Economic Non-Discrimination Each commercial aeronautical activity (operator) shall be subject to the same rates, fees, rentals, and other charges as are uniformly applicable to all other such operators making the same or similar uses of the airport and utilizing the same or similar facilities. Economic Non-Discrimination Each commercial aeronautical activity (operator) shall furnish services on a reasonable and not unjustly discriminatory basis to all airport users. This provision shall be included in the agreement with the operator and shall be enforced by the sponsor. Economic Non-Discrimination Terms and Conditions of Use Sponsor may establish reasonable and not unjustly discriminatory conditions to be met by all users of the airport as may be necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the airport. 4
Economic Non-Discrimination Terms and Conditions of Use... Sponsor may prohibit or limit any type, kind, or class of aeronautical use. Must be necessary for safe operation of “airport”. OR Must be necessary to serve the civil aviation needs of the “public” FAA must concur with sponsor Economic Non-Discrimination Commercial Aeronautical Activity by Sponsor Sponsor may engage in competitive commercial aeronautical activity. Subject to same conditions as applicable to competing contractors or concessionaires. Economic Non-Discrimination Self-Service 5
Self-Service Sponsor will not exercise or grant any right or privilege which operates to prevent any person operating aircraft on the airport from performing any services on its own aircraft with its own employees and equipment that it may chose to perform including, but not limited to, maintenance, repair, and fueling of aircraft. Self-Service Each air carrier using the airport shall have the right to service itself or to use any commercial flight support service provider authorized or permitted by the airport to serve any air carrier at the airport. Airport Assurance 23 Exclusive Rights 6
Exclusive Rights Prohibition against exclusive rights Sponsor will permit no exclusive right for the use of the airport by any person providing, or intending to provide, aeronautical services to the public (47107(a)(4)). Exclusive Rights Definition of an exclusive right Any power, privilege or right excluding or debarring another from enjoying or exercising a like power, privilege, or right. Exclusive Rights How is an exclusive right conferred? By express agreement By the imposition of unreasonable terms, conditions, and standards By any other means May be conferred on one or more parties 7
Exclusive Rights Proprietary Exclusive Right Sponsor may engage in any commercial aeronautical activity and deny same rights to others without violating prohibition. Only as a principal – Using its own employees, equipment, and resources Exclusive Rights Single Operator is OK if... It would be unreasonably costly, burdensome, or impractical for more than one FBO to provide aeronautical service(s) AND Allowing more than one FBO to provide service(s) would require the reduction of space leased under an existing agreement Airport Assurance 24 Fee and Rental Structure 8
Fee and Rental Structure Sponsor will maintain a fee and rental structure for the facilities and services at the airport which will make the airport as self-sustaining as possible under the circumstances existing at the particular airport. Primary Management and Compliance Documents Primary Management and Compliance Documents Definition A compendium of documents that govern the: Operation Management, and Development of an airport 9
Primary Management and Compliance Documents General Provisions Leasing/Rents and Fees Policy Lease, Use, or Operating Agreements Minimum Standards Commercial Operator Permit Rules and Regulations Development Standards Primary Management and Compliance Documents Purpose – in combination, these documents: Contribute to the financial health of an airport Facilitate (foster) orderly development Promote the provision of quality products, services, and facilities Protect the health, safety, interest, and general welfare of the public Reduce the potential for conflict with lessees, consumers, and users Reduce the potential for (and provide a platform for the resolution of) Part 13 (informal) and 16 (formal) complaints Compliance Primary Management and Compliance Documents Role Set the stage (parameters) for the way an airport does business Play an important (essential) role in the operation and management of an airport (large or small) Essential to have all of these documents (or tools) in the airport manager’s toolbox While these documents are interrelated, they function independently of each other Compliance 10
Primary Management and Compliance Documents Beyond serving the intended purpose (role), these documents need to be consistent with (not duplicate): Airport Sponsor Assurances Applicable regulatory measures Other compliance related directives issued by the FAA Policies Orders (e.g., 5190.6B) ACs (e.g., 150/5190-6 and 150/5190-7) Primary Management and Compliance Documents GENERAL (UMBRELLA) PROVISIONS LEASING/RENTS AND FEES POLICY LEASE, USE, OR OPERATING AGREEMENT OCCUPY MINIMUM RULES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REGULATIONS STANDARDS ENGAGE USE DEVELOP General (Umbrella) Provisions Definition The provisions that are common to all PMCDs including definitions (key terms) Role/Purpose Eliminates redundancy (instead of restating the common provisions in each document) 11
Leasing/Rents and Fees Policy Definition Sets forth the parameters for leasing airport land and improvements and outlines the process for establishing and adjusting rents and fees Role/Purpose Conveys the airport’s leasing (and rents and fees) policies/practices Applies to entities who want to occupy/use airport property (new and/or renewal of existing agreements) Leasing/Rents and Fees Policy Major Sections Introduction Leasing Land and/or Improvements Agreements Rents and Fees (Setting and Adjusting) Appendix Minimum Standards Definition Sets forth the requirements that need to be met to engage in commercial aeronautical activities at an airport Role Establishes consistent threshold requirements – which levels the playing field and promotes fair competition among operators (minimum “ante”) Applies to entities who want to engage in commercial aeronautical activities at an airport 12
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